Culmullin Curraghtown Cultromer, Gaulstown. Bogganstown Cullendragh, Drumree Co. Meath
Development of a major solar PV energy farm across a 171.34-hectare site in Drumree.
221508 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 November 2022
- Reference
- 221508
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project consists of a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 171.34 hectares for a 40-year operational period. It includes solar panels on steel support structures, 47 MV power stations, 3 client substations, and temporary construction compounds.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
A solar pv energy development with a total site area of 171.34ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, 47 no. Mv power stations, 3 no. Client substations, 3 no. Temporary construction compounds, tracks, boundary security fencing and security gates, cctv, landscaping and ancillary works, with a 40 year operational period. A natura impact statement (nis) had be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Rural Area”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received18 November 2022
- Further information requested20 January 2023
- Further information received9 May 2023
- Decision due24 July 2023
- Decision issued21 July 2023
- Appeal submitted17 August 2023
- Appeal decided10 April 2025
- Permission expiry9 April 2035
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Permission for Solar PV Energy Development with a total site area of 171.34ha, to include solar panels…
Culmullin Curraghtown Cultromer , Gaulstown. Bogganstown Cullendragh , Drumree Co. Meath
221470MeathLodged 11 Nov 2022Energy
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Gaulstown , Drumree , Co Meath
211359MeathLodged 15 Jul 2021New dwelling
- Awaiting decision290 m away
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23178MeathLodged 23 Feb 2023New dwelling
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RA170587MeathLodged 26 May 2017New dwelling
- Granted360 m away
The erection of a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, new…
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RA170702MeathLodged 16 Jun 2017New dwelling
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